MILLS FIVE CENT “BASEBALL” SLOT MACHINE.

MILLS FIVE CENT “BASEBALL” SLOT MACHINE. An extremely well done restoration to this rare and highly sought after slot machine. Professionally restored from polishing the aluminum casting, excellent lithographed play field, refinishing of oak cabinet and painting to the aluminum casting. Top notch restoration! This perhaps was one of the greatest gimmick machines made by Mills and copied by other companies, Watling, Jennings etc. The concept was for two players to alternately play while scoring runs and adjusting the knobs on the front casting. Not only did the operator navigate the gambling laws by vending life savers, he could claim that this was not a gambling device, but rather a game of skill and amusement with those involved playing “baseball”. Often times a winning combination was not “paid” until the next coin was deposited and the handle pulled. A marquee on top of the machine tells the prospective player the rules of the game and indicates possible winning combinations. This machine appeals not only to the coin-op folks, but collectors of baseball memorabilia as well. SIZE: 16″ x 16″ x 27″. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus restored condition. 1-9509 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3144	$4,600.00	MILLS FIVE CENT “BASEBALL” SLOT MACHINE. An extremely well done restoration to this rare and highly sought after slot machine. Professionally restored from polishing the aluminum casting, excellent lithographed play field, refinishing of oak cabinet and painting to the aluminum casting. Top notch restoration! This perhaps was one of the greatest gimmick machines made by Mills and copied by other companies, Watling, Jennings etc. The concept was for two players to alternately play while scoring runs and adjusting the knobs on the front casting. Not only did the operator navigate the gambling laws by vending life savers, he could claim that this was not a gambling device, but rather a game of skill and amusement with those involved playing “baseball”. Often times a winning combination was not “paid” until the next coin was deposited and the handle pulled. A marquee on top of the machine tells the prospective player the rules of the game and indicates possible winning combinations. This machine appeals not only to the coin-op folks, but collectors of baseball memorabilia as well. SIZE: 16″ x 16″ x 27″. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus restored condition. 1-9509 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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